The Boy from Seattle | Challenge of the Yukon (03-25-52)

Summary

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Old Time Radio Westerns

"The Boy from Seattle" | Challenge of the Yukon (03-25-52)

Host: Andrew Rhynes | Release Date: October 22, 2025

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Overview

This episode of Old Time Radio Westerns presents “The Boy from Seattle,” a classic Challenge of the Yukon radio drama. The story centers on young Denny Pickens, newly orphaned and sent from Seattle to live with his stern Aunt Flora Coates in the Yukon Territory during the Gold Rush. As Denny faces an uncertain welcome and a brush with real danger, Sergeant Preston and his loyal dog, Yukon King, step in to help. The episode explores themes of family, belonging, courage, and the transformation of hardened hearts.

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Key Discussion Points and Plot Breakdown

Denny’s Arrival in the Yukon (Starts at 03:04)

• Denny, a ten-year-old boy, arrives alone in Dawson under the care of the steamer captain.
• The captain reassures Denny about his new life with Aunt Flora.
• Aunt Flora is surprised and not pleased to see Denny, indicating she had forgotten about her brother’s request to take him in.
• Denny’s isolation is made clear as he overhears Flora’s feelings:
  • Flora: “Well, Sergeant, you might say that's about the way it is… He'll just be in the way around here, Sergeant. Of course, I am his only living relative.” (06:03–06:34)

Life with Aunt Flora (07:29–09:24)

• Denny is given a room but little warmth.
• Flora’s businesslike, stern demeanor creates a cold household.
• Preston visits daily, forming a friendship between Yukon King and Denny, which offers a small respite for the boy.

Flora’s Plan to Send Denny Away (10:10–11:39)

• Inspired by a conversation with Jack Darby, Flora arranges for Denny to be sent to a boy’s home in Seattle.
• Denny overhears the plan, feels abandoned, and is heartbroken but resolves to run away.

Notable Quote:

Flora: “I'll pay you a hundred dollars if you'll take him along with you when the boat leaves day after tomorrow and get him settled in that boy's home in Seattle for me.” (11:07)

The Robbery and Denny’s Heroism (13:35–19:23)

• Two crooks plan to rob Flora’s safe; Denny, while preparing to run away, witnesses the robbery and Flora’s kidnapping.
• Flora is threatened with being killed in a staged fire. Denny bravely goes to Sergeant Preston for help.

Notable Quote:

Denny: “I have to get Sergeant Preston.” (16:32)

• Preston confirms Denny’s story, takes King to track Flora, and successfully rescues her just in time.

Memorable Action Sequence:

“King had seen the crook's intention and moved in fast. ‘No. Get him away, King. Watch em fella. I'll take their guns, Sergeant.’” (19:59)

Reconciliation and Happy Ending (20:43–23:16)

• Preston shows Flora the note Denny wrote, which expresses his pain and longing for acceptance.
• Flora is deeply moved, realizes how wrong she’s been, and promises Denny he can stay—a dramatic change of heart.

Notable Quotes:

Flora (reading note):
“I like you a lot. I'm sorry you don't like me, but I don't want to go to that home. So I'm going away. I'm sorry I was noisy.” (20:49–21:10)

Flora: "You're not going away ever, Denny. You know you're gonna stay with your tough old Aunt Flora and help me to find out the worthwhile things in life." (22:33)

Flora: “Right outside my office window where I can watch you and hear you making all the noise you want to. And by Jiminy, if anybody complains about the racket, why, you just leave them to your Aunt Flora.” (22:34)

• The episode ends with Preston’s satisfaction:

“I'm happy for both of you. This is one time I'm especially glad to say this case is closed.” (23:16)

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Memorable Moments and Quotes

• Denny’s resolve:
  “I’ll try to make her like me, for Dad’s sake, like I promised.” (08:44)

• On the loneliness of a new life:
  “[Denny’s] thoughts raced back to the day he stood beside the bed on which his father lay dying…” (07:33–08:18)

• Flora’s transformation:
  “Nobody’s ever gonna complain about somebody I like so much, Denny. Then you do like me? You do want me? Why, bless your heart. I didn’t know how much I do like it till this minute.” (22:34–23:16)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Denny’s Yukon Arrival: 03:04–06:00
• Flora’s Cold Reception: 06:03–07:29
• Daily Life, Denny & King: 07:29–09:24
• Plan to Send Denny Away: 10:10–11:39
• Denny Overhears Plan: 11:05–12:32
• Crooks Plan Robbery: 13:35–15:00
• Flora’s Kidnapping & Rescue: 15:27–19:59
• Flora Learns the Truth: 20:43–22:30
• Full Reconciliation: 22:33–23:16

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Episode Tone and Language

The language is classic radio drama: simple, emotional, and direct, with brisk narration, lively dialogue, and memorable lines emphasizing courage, loneliness, and heart.

• Tone: Warm, sentimental, a blend of suspense and comfort typical of Golden Age radio westerns. The actors bring warmth and character (especially in Sergeant Preston’s gentle firmness, Aunt Flora’s gruffness softening to caring, and Denny’s earnest innocence).

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Summary

“The Boy From Seattle” is a heartwarming story of an orphan grappling with abandonment, the sternness of adulthood, and the transformative power of courage and kindness. Through moments of danger and bravery, Denny not only rescues his aunt but wins her love, leading to a genuinely uplifting conclusion that underscores the power of family and the value of persistence in the face of hardship. Sergeant Preston and King are moral anchors, bringing justice and compassion to the Yukon frontier.

A gem of audio drama restoration that brings the past to new life for listeners of all ages.

Transcript

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Foreign welcome to the old time radio Westerns. I'm your host Andrew Rines and I'm excited to bring you another episode absolutely free. This is one of over 80 episodes released monthly for your enjoyment. Now let's get into this episode now. As gunshots echo across the windswept snow covered reaches of the wild northwest, Quaker Puffed wheat and Quaker Puffed rice. The breakfast cereal shot from guns present Sergeant Preston of the Yukon. It's Yukon King, swiftest and strongest lead dog of the northwest. Blazing the trail for Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted police in his relentless pursuit of lawbreakers. Gold. Gold discovered in the Yukon. A stampede to the Klondike in the wild race for riches back to the days of the gold rush with Quaker Puffed Wheat and Quaker Puffed Rice. Bringing you the adventures of Sergeant Preston and his wonder dog Yukon King as they meet the challenge of the Yukon. There's no one that can make a better cereal than Quaker popped wheat. It's neat. And when you hear that shootin', you're dern tootin'. The Quaker makes the ones shot from guns. You're dern tootin'. The king size choice premium grains of both Quaker puffed wheat and Quaker puffed rice are shot from guns. So they're bigger and better tasting. A breakfast treat that can't be beat. Spring had come to the Yukon Territory once more. The great Yukon river was open to travel and the steamer packet Northern Bell moved majestically toward Dawson. A 10 year old boy stood near the deck rail watching in wide eyed silence as the shores of this strange new country slid past an ever changing panorama. Denny Pickens was traveling to the far north alone under the care of the ship's captain. The boy turned when he heard steps approaching and he smiled as he saw the captain. Well lad, we'll be talking in a short time. You must be very excited about coming away up here to this new territory to live, aren't you?

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Yes, sir. I'm sure I'll like it.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Of course you will. Certainly. And you'll soon be with your aunt, your new home.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Do you know my Aunt Flora, Captain?

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Of course. The whole crew knows Flora Coates. Seeing as how she owns the biggest cafe in Dawson.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Do you think Aunt Flora will meet me when the boat docks?

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

I can't tell about that, son. But don't worry. We'll see that you get to your aunt's place all right. I'll lid. I'll be back in a little while. A small crowd of curious onlookers on the dock watched as the boat landed, Sergeant Preston of the Northwest Mounted Police with his great dog Yukon King, also stood watching as the passengers disembarked. Hello, Sergeant. Glad to see you again. How are you, Captain Drake? This your boy? This is Denny Pickens, Sergeant. He's come to live in Dawson with his hand. Oh, glad to meet you, Danny.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

How do you do?

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Oh, by the way, Sergeant, have you seen Flora Coates on the dock? No, I haven't. Why? She's Denny's aunt. I thought you'd be here to meet him. Oh, I see. Did Flora expect a boy? So I understand. I was hoping she'd be here. I have a few things to attend to aboard before I go ashore. I'll be glad to take Danny, too, Flora, if it'll help you, Captain. Thanks a lot, Sergeant. I'd appreciate it. Come along, Denny. Let's go, King. Flora Coates was a rough, outspoken woman. Her husband had died and left her the cafe and Dawson, and she ran it with an iron hand. She was respected in town for her business ability. But no one thought of Flora as a kindly woman. She asked no favors. Granted none. She was at her desk in the back office when there was a knock on the door.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Come in. Well, Sergeant Preston, who's the boy with you?

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Your nephew, Denny, of course. He just arrived on the boat.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

My nephew. What nephew? I don't. Oh, yeah. I'm Denny Pickens from Seattle. Dad said just before. Before he died, that you wanted me to come and live with you, Aunt Flora. So you're my brother Jake's boy, huh? Yes, ma'. Am. You do want me to live with you, don't you?

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Why, of course she does, Denny. Your aunt's just surprised, that's all.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Yeah, I'm surprised, all right. Look, Denny, go up those stairs over there to the upper floor. The second door along the hall is where you'll stay. Oh, you better take your carpet bag and go get settled right now. Yes, Aunt Flora.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Here's your bag, Denny. I'll see you again, son. Goodbye for a while.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Thank you, Sergeant. Bye, King.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

The boy, disappointed by his reception, walked slowly to the top of the stairs. And then, realizing he'd left his cap in the office, he started down again. But voices from below caused him to stop and listen. The way you received the boy, Flora, and got the impression you not only didn't expect him, but that you don't want him here.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Well, Sergeant, you might say that's about the way it is. Some months ago, I received a letter from my brother in Seattle. I haven't Seen Jake in years. Well, in the letter he said he was quite sick and that if anything happened to him, he wanted me to take his boy. Denny.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

I see.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

I didn't even answer the letter and forgot all about it. Then you walked in with the boy.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Well, you are his aunt and he's here, so there's not much to be done about it.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

As I see it. He'll just be in the way around here, Sergeant. Of course, I am his only living relative.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

In that case, I hope you'll try to make a home for him.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Give it a try, if that's what you mean. But I don't think it'll work out.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

If it doesn't, what then?

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

I'll decide that when the time comes.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Do you mind if King and I drop in to see Danny once in a while?

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Of course not. Come to see him whenever you like, Sergeant. Later, if I decide keeping him here isn't going to work out, I'll talk to you and let you know what I'm going to do about it.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

All right, Flora. I'll be back to see Danny tomorrow. Come along.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

I'll walk out front.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Denny Pickens, stunned by what he had overheard, sat several moments longer on the stairs after Flora and Preston had left the office below. And then he slowly went to the room that had been assigned to him. The boy sat on the edge of the bed, glanced over the well kept room.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

She didn't expect me. She doesn't want me.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

As he sat alone in the room, Denny's thoughts raced back to the day he stood beside the bed on which his father lay dying. He had listened with mixed feelings as his father spoke. Denny, son, I want you to be a brave lad. I'll be leaving you soon. But you mustn't be sad about it. Promise?

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Yes, Dad, I promise. But I don't want you to leave me, Dad. I don't.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Now, son, remember what you just promised.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

All right, Dan.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

I've made arrangements for you to go to a fine new country, Denny. You'll live and grow up with your Aunt Flora. She'll be waiting for you.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Maybe she isn't gonna like me.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Of course she will, son. She. She's kinda rough in her ways, but I'm sure she'll be kind to you. I. I want you to try hard, Denny. Be a good boy and do what you're told. And as the boy sat alone now in a strange room and in a new country, he fought back a lump in his throat at the thought of his father.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

I'll try to make her like me, for Dad's sake, like I promised.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

The flat which Flora Coates used as her living quarters over the cafe was well appointed and Denny was well cared for. During the next two weeks he saw little of Flora except at mealtime when they ate in silence. But Sergeant Preston and King had stopped to call almost every day. Danny and King became great friends at at times went out behind the building to romp and play together. One afternoon when Denny and King were playing just outside of Flora's office, the back door opened and Flora, a scowl on her face, called out, Denny.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Denny. Yes, Aunt Flora. I told you before not to make all that racket out here. Now why don't you do what you're told? I'm sorry, Aunt Flora. I didn't know we were bothering you. How do you expect me to work at my accounts with so much noise coming through the open window?

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

What's the matter, Denny? Having trouble?

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Hello Sergeant. Denny was out here making so much racket playing with your dog, I couldn't hear myself think.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

I'm sure he didn't realize he was so noisy. I come to take King home anyways. He will not be disturbed from now on. I'll see you again, Denny. Come along, King.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Now, Denny Pickens, Just sit down on the bench under the office window and be quiet. Yes ma'.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Am.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

That boy is just more than I can handle and no mistake. Come in. Well, Jack Darby. How you doing, Jack? Money and sit down.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Hi Flora. Just come in from 40 mile reading.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

The Klondike nugget that you struck at Ridge.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Yep, I sure did. I'm heading for the States now.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Leaving the Yukon for good?

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Uh huh. Going to settle in Seattle where I was born raised. Got a son back there, you know.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

No, I didn't know. Is he married?

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

No, he's only 12. I had to put him in a home when I came up here two years ago. A boy's home. There's nothing fancy about the place, but it only cost me $25 a month and I knew he was being taken care of and learned the trade. Now of course, I'll take him back to live with me.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

A boy's home, huh? You've given me an idea, Jack.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Idea about what?

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

My dead brother's 10 year old boy has been staying here with me a couple of weeks. But I'd like to get him settled in some place like you just mentioned. I'll pay you a hundred dollars if you'll take him along with you when the boat leaves day after tomorrow and get him settled in that boy's home in Seattle for me. Of course I'll send the $25 each month for his keep.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Well, there's no reason why I couldn't do that for you, Flora. Have him ready to leave when it's time to go and I'll look after him. Get him settled like you want.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Good, good. That's a load off my mind. I'll bring the boy aboard the boat day after tomorrow and turn him over to your keeping for the trip to that boy's home.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

We'll continue our adventure in just a moment for a mouth watering breakfast treat tomorrow. Pour yourself a big bowl full of crisp, delicious Quaker puffed wheat or Quaker puffed rice and topped with milk or thick yellow cream and sliced bananas. And right now get paper and pencil ready. Don't miss a terrific offer. Wheat and rice shot from guns are making the friends of Sergeant Preston for the last time this week. Hear full details in just a few minutes. Keep listening. Now to continue on the spur of the moment, Flora Coates decided to send the boy Denny to Seattle to be placed in the boy's home. There. Denny, obediently sitting on the bench outside under the open window, had heard the decision. The boy, crushed and heartsick, waited until Flora left her office and then he quickly entered and went up to his room. Later, at the supper table, Flora noticed Denny's big eyes staring at her. She noticed the sadness in them and felt uncomfortable because of the decision she had made. At the end of the meal, she stood up.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Well, I think you better get to bed early and get a good rest any and tomorrow you and I are going to have a long talk. Yes, ma'.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Am.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Now go get ready for bed. I have some business to attend to down in the cafe. Good night.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Meantime, at a table in the cafe, two men were talking in low voices. This place takes some plenty of cash, Sam. Yeah, reckon it does at that. I've been coming here all week. Got my eyes open. Well, that safe in the back office ought to be easy to open. Sure. Reckon so. Tonight would be a good time to try it. All right with me, Blinky. Good. It's Headlin the horses behind the cafe, waiting midnight. We'll rob that. Say, Denny, miserable and unhappy over what he learned was in store for him, had gone to his room and lay on the bed sobbing. Finally he fell asleep. When he awoke several hours later, it was dark. He was still fully dressed and had decided upon a course of action. He went to the head of the stairs that led down to the back office and Listened a few moments. Then, sure that his aunt was out front in the cafe, he quietly went down. A lamp still burned on Flora's knee hole. Desk. Denny sat down at the desk and laboriously wrote a crude note. Just as he finished, he heard someone at the back window. The shade was drawn. Denny quickly put the note into his pocket and hid under the desk. For a few moments. The boy crouched in the small space, scarcely daring to breathe. Then he heard the window open. Someone drop inside. All right, come on, Sam. The woman who owns this place is out front of the cafe. Yeah. This ought to be easy. There's a safe over there. One of those new type of. That'd be harder than I thought, Sam. Hey, someone coming. All right, get over by that door to the cafe. Quick. All right, ma'. Am. Be quiet and don't move.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Hey, what's the meaning of this?

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

This gun in your back says you're going to open that safe for us in fast.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Hold up.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Yeah, hold up. And there might be a killing if you don't be careful.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

I'll open the safe for you.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Clean it out, Sam, while I keep her covered. Right.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

You aren't gonna get far, you thieving polecats.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Why?

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Soon as the Mounties hear of this.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

It's quiet, I said. What are we gonna do with her? Tire and leave her here? No, somebody might find her too soon, gag and tire her up. There are plenty of horses behind the cafe. Put her in one of them and take her with us. I don't get it. Everybody will think she's going to bed. Won't be missing till tomorrow. By that time we'll be safe. Monies can't pick up our trail from packed outside. What about her, though? In an hour or so, we'll reach that shack we've used to hide in before. We'll leave her tied there, burn it down and be on our way. Nobody will know whatever happened to her. Now, let's tie and gag her. Come on, hurry. Quickly. The two crooks tied and gagged Flora, then took her out the back door. Denny, hiding under the desk, trembled with fright. He made no sound until he heard them ride away.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

I have to get Sergeant Preston.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

A short time later, the frightened boy was in headquarters telling Sergeant Preston what had happened. When he finished, Preston asked Denny, what were you doing in the office?

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Well, I was writing a note. This note. I was going to run away.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Oh, have the note.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Yes, sir.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

I'll keep this for now. Denny, I want you to promise to stay right here till I come back.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

All right, Sergeant. Please don't hurt Aunt Flora. She's been good to me. And even if she doesn't like worry.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Danny, I'll find your aunt and bring her back. Now you stay right here.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Yes, sir.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Come along. We have to work fast. Sergeant Preston hurriedly left his headquarters and saddled his horse, Blackie. He rode first to the back door of the cafe and entered Flora's office to check on Denny's story. He found the safe door standing open and the safe empty. Back door unlocked. Safe open and empty, and the window catch forced. Then he told the truth. I'll find something of Flora's. On a wooden hat rack in the corner, he found a light coat belonging to Flora. He held it out to his dog, King. Get the scent, King. Find her. All right, boy. They took her out this way. Find the trail, King. Ready, Phillip. Get up, Bucky. Though it was after midnight, the far north twilight of spring cast a weird glow over the landscape as the mountie followed the intelligent dog out of town and along the river trail. The two crooks, who had close to half an hour's start, didn't think for a moment that Preston moving at a faster pace than they was already on their trail. Look, there's the shack just ahead on the left. I'll be glad to get her off our hands. Yeah, so will I. Come on. Come on. Move on, boy. Ho, ho. Steady there. Help me liver off a horse right now. Go on. Your feet aren't tied. Go into the shack. I like the lamb. Sit down there. You tie it to the chair. Yeah. This whole place will burn like tinder. Yeah, sure will. Before we start the fire and leave, I'll make some coffee, Sam. I left some here last time we stopped. Suits me. Meantime, King had no difficulty in following Flora's trail. Preston guided his horse behind the great husky. Easy, Blacky. Come on, boy. Quiet, King. Quiet, fella. Come on, Blacky. In the shack, Sam and his partner had finished their coffee. Well, time for us to leave, Sam.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

No, wait. Listen to me.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Go on.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Just leave me here tied. By the time anyone finds me, you'll be plenty far away.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Ah, stop yapping. All we have to do, Sam, is to crash the oil lamp against the wall, spreading oil to do the rest.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

No.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

We sanded the door and then through it. I'll get it now. Rage, fool. Hey, your money. Got him. Hold it. Preston's bullets had wounded both crooks, but Blinky, who had fallen to the floor with a leg wound, again started to raise his gun. King had seen the crook's intention and moved in fast. No. Get him away, King. Watch em fella. I'll take their guns, Sergeant.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

They were just about to set fire to the shack and burn me alive. I don't know how you got here.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

So you have your nacho Denny to thank. Flora.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Denny. I don't get it. How did he know?

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

I'll tell you on the way back. Right now I'll cut you loose. There. Now hold one of these guns while they bandage their wounds.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

All right.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

And we'll start back to town. I arrest you men in the name of the Crown for robbery and attempted murder. On the way back to town, Preston told Flora how Denny had saved her life and she was greatly affected. After the crooks had been jailed, Sergeant Preston with King and Flora Coates went to the Mountie headquarters where Denny was still waiting. Look, he's sleeping.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

This is hard.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Who's the note? He went to your desk to print, Flora. Read it.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Dear Aunt Flora, I was sitting under the window. Heard what you said to that man. I like you a lot. I'm sorry you don't like me, but I don't want to go to that home. So I'm going away. I'm sorry I was noisy.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Goodbye.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Your nephew, Denny. Sergeant, I've been a doggone tough hearted fool, that's what.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

I agree with you. But you'd better awaken Denny and tell him, Flora.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Yes, of course.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Denny.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Denny boy. Wake up, Aunt Flora. Oh, golly. Then they didn't kill you. The Sergeant and King did save you. Yes, Denny, but. Well, you really saved my life. Why, if it hadn't been for you, I'd be a goner. You know you have spunk, youngster. And you're smart too. I tried, Aunt Flora, Honest. Just like. Just like I promised dad. Tried what, boy? To make you like me. Do what I was told and all. I couldn't help having fun and making some noise. Now you're gonna send me a wait. I don't want to go to a home, Denny boy. Like I told the sergeant just now, I've been a fool. You're not going away ever, Denny. You know you're gonna stay with your tough old Aunt Flora and help me to find out the worthwhile things in life. Golly. Do you really mean it, Aunt Flora? Of course I mean it, boy.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

And.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

And tomorrow, if the sergeant is willing, I'd like him to bring King over to play with you all day. Right outside my office window where I can watch you and hear you making all the noise you want to. And by Jiminy, if anybody Complains about the racket. Why, you just leave them to your aunt Flora. Oh, golly. Nobody's ever gonna complain about somebody I like so much, Denny. Then you do like me? You do want me? Why, bless your heart. I didn't know how much I do like it till this minute. Oh, Aunt Flora. Look, even King knows I'm happy now.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

Yes, and I know that your aunt Flora is happy too, Denny. And I'm happy for both of you. This is one time I'm especially glad to say this case is closed. Sergeant Preston will return in just a moment with a word about our next exciting adventure. Can you tell us, sergeant Preston, why the totem poles up in the northwest had such strange carvings of birds, animals and mysterious creatures on them? Yes, indeed, Jay. The ancestors of the northwest Indians wanted to record the stories of their tribes, of their adventures. And it's amazing that the only tools they had to do that fancy carving with were whale bone, beaver teeth and sharp stones. Well, you can understand why people travel thousands of miles to see these totem poles, but you found only in the northwest. So get ready, fellas and girls. Get set for a wonderful offer. Yes, get every word because this is one of the last times you'll hear about it. If you hurry, you can get a whole collection of five different miniature totem poles offered by swell tasting Quaker puffed wheat and Quaker puffed rice. Authentic scale model totem poles are being offered for one of the last times to friends of Sergeant Preston. And listen to the five thrilling totem poles you get. 1. The famous Thunderbird God of Weather. 2, the fight for the Land Otters. 3, the weird burial pole with the coffin like box at the top. 4, the killer whale that tells the fascinating story of a whale hunting tribe. Five, the sun and raven. Famous because the raven is the greatest hero and mythical God of the Northwest. Think of it. A complete collection of scale model totem poles 4 inches high, made of pressed wood and hand painted in beautiful bright colors. Everyone is different. Everyone is copied from real authentic totem poles that you would see today in the Indian villages up in the great northwest. Oh, what fun you can have building your own Indian villages around them and taking them to school when you study Indian life. But you must hurry to get yours. Now here's how easy it is. First, get one of the special new packages of delicious Quaker puffed wheat or Quaker puffed rice. Now at grocer's, these packages tell all about the exciting totem poles. And they have a special handy order blank with a list of the five different totem poles. Right on it. You just check the totem poles you want. And for every one you check, send 25 cents. Now, if you want the whole collection, you send only $1. But whether you want one or all of them, you only have to send one box top from Quaker Puffed Wheat or Quaker Puffed Rice. Remember to send 25 cents for each totem pole you want or $1 for the whole collection. Send to Totem Poles, box L, Chicago, 77, Illinois. And here's something else you get with your order. You get a little booklet that tells the fascinating history and story of each totem pole. What's more, if these aren't the most exciting scale model totem poles you ever saw, you get your money back. Now, listen, this special radio offer ends this week. There's no time to lose. Act at once tonight. Get the special new packages of delicious Quaker Puffed Wheat or rice. The box top tells you just what to do for any totem pole you want. Hurry, hurry, hurry. Send right away tonight to Totem Poles, Box L, Chicago 77, Illinois. And now, here is Sergeant Preston reporting for duty, Inspector. You know Ross Brady, Sergeant? Yes, sir. Constable Downey believes he may have had something to do with the express company robbery in Grand Ledge. He's dead? Murdered, Inspector? Yes. His body's just been found down on the waterfront. He was last seen in the company of Bart Conway and the other men that we suspect of taking part in the Grand Ledge robbery. They may still be in town. They may have left. My only instructions are get them. Yes, sir. That was the beginning of a reign of terror in Dawson, for Bart Conway was ready to pile murder on murder to escape the penalty for his crimes. And the time came when he realized that Sergeant Preston must die. Don't miss this next exciting adventure. These radio dramas, a feature of Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, Incorporated, are created by George W. Trendle, produced by Trendle Campbell Muir Incorporated, directed by Fred Flowerday and edited by Fran Stryker. The part of Sergeant Preston is played by Paul Sutton. Sergeant Preston of the Yukon is brought to you every Tuesday and Thursday at the same time by Quaker Puffed Wheat and Quaker Puffed Rice, the breakfast cereals shot from guns.

[Denny Pickens / Aunt Flora / Other Characters]

Hello, folks. This is your friend, Aunt Jemima. Would you like something special for supper during Lent? Well, how about golden fluffy pancakes, Aunt Jemima? Pancakes served with hot, spicy applesauce. Or maybe you like cheese pancakes. Just add half a cup of grated cheese to your Aunt Jemima pancake batter and then bake. Or you can serve my pancakes with creamed eggs or creamed fish. Yes Aunt Jemima pancakes are scrumptious for lunch or supper as well as breakfast. They are extra digestible too because Aunt Jemima Pancake mix is now fluff whipped for extry lightness. So why don't you serve folks stacks of Aunt Jemima Pancakes. Lightest pancakes anyone can bake. Thank you folk.

[Narrator / Sergeant Preston]

This is J. Michael wishing you goodbye, good luck and good health from Quaker Popped Wheat and Quaker Puffed Rice. So long. Listen tomorrow at this same time to the Green Hornet brought to you by the drink that makes you feel fresh again, delicious Orange Crush. This is the Mutual Broadcasting System. This has been a presentation of otrwesterns.com and we hope you enjoyed. Please take some time to to like and rate this episode within your favorite podcast application. Follow us on Facebook by going to otrwesterns.com Facebook and subscribe to our YouTube channel by going to otrwesterns.Com YouTube become one of our ranch hands and unlock some exclusive content. We want to thank our most recent ranch hands, Steve and Ron W. Who joined us recently. You too can join by going to otrwesterns.com donate send us an email podcasttrwesterns.com and you can call and leave us a voicemail 707-986-8739. This episode is copyrighted under the Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Copyright. For more information go to otrwesterns.com copyright have a great day and thanks for listening. Sam.